Obituary: Loretta (Lewkowicz) Dzialo, 80, of Middletown

The Middletown Police Department announced the passing of Loretta Dzialo, a crossing guard with the city of Middletown for the past 20 years.

"It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Loretta Dzialo ... She always had a smile on her face. She will be greatly missed," Middletown Police posted on Facebook.

Information via Biega Funeral Home

Loretta (Lewkowicz) Dzialo, 80, of Middletown, Connecticut, wife of the late Stephen J. Dzialo, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday June 30, 2016 at her daughter’s home in Lebanon.

She was born in Hartford, Connecticut, daughter of the late Mary Lewkowicz. She resided in Middletown most of her life. Being a lifelong learner, she attended Middlesex Community College in her golden years, and especially enjoyed her criminal justice courses. For the last 20 years, Loretta worked for the City of Middletown as a School Crossing Guard.

She was dedicated and passionate about her role in the community which she took very seriously, always wanting to ensure the school children were safe and happy, whether it was passing out gloves to those that needed them in the winter or jump ropes to put a smile on their faces. She was an active member of the YMCA and received the lifelong achievement award in 2012. She also spent many years as a Justice of the Peace and was an active Notary Public official.

Loretta is survived by her son, Andrew Marzbanian of Colchester, two daughters, Susan Kohn and her husband David of Lebanon, Sandra Chylinski and her husband Raymond Chyl of East Haddam and a sister, Patricia Artkop. She also had four grandchildren, Angela Jones and her husband Christopher, Lisa Marzbanian and her fiancé Scott Richard, Zachary Marzbanian and Stephanie Marzbanian, and three great grandchildren, Kayla, Mackenzie and Brayden, all of whom adored her. She also leaves several nieces and nephews. Besides her husband, she was predeceased by her brother Harry Lewkowicz.

Loretta loved cross country skiing with her husband in Vermont. Her passions were playing tennis, racquetball and volleyball at the YMCA. Loretta prided herself on being the “Matriarch” of her family. She was an avid fan of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and would always try to attend the numerous sports activities to cheer for them and shared many memorable moments with her family.

Loretta was very proud of the military careers of her late husband, son, grandson and son-in-law who were honorable members of the Army, Marines, and Navy.

She had many loving friends over the years and close to her heart was Dolores Scrivano, who was her tennis coach until she was able to coach the coach. Loretta will be remembered for her strength, perseverance, kind heart and dedication to her family.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday (July 7th) at 9:45 a.m. from Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver St., Middletown, followed by a 10:30 a.m. Funeral Liturgy at St. Mary of Czestochowa Church, Middletown. Burial will be held at Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call at Biega Funeral Home on Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. Those who wish may send memorial contributions to the Middletown YMCA.